With the festive and wedding season coming up, these malls are preparing for stronger footfall and even more premium brand launches
With a mix of luxury fashion, accessible retail, dining, and entertainment helping the centres remain attractive to today’s experience-seeking shoppers, leading malls in the national capital region (NCR) have reported sustained growth in both footfall and brand onboarding in the first half of 2025 (H1 2025).
Both Ambience Malls, Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj, have recorded a 10 per cent increase in footfall from January to June 2025 compared to the same period last year, reflecting strong and consistent growth across locations and a notable rise in visitor numbers.
Arjun Gehlot, Director, Ambience Malls in Vasant Kunj and Gurugram, noted that these gains reflect the impact of thoughtfully curated brand additions and enhanced experiences. A strong pipeline of upcoming brands is also in place, promising to add fresh energy and variety to the mix. In Gurgaon, new openings such as Lego, Jewel Box, Dior, and Kalyan Jewellers have added to the mall’s premium and family-friendly appeal. Meanwhile, Vasant Kunj has welcomed Domino’s, New Balance, PF Chang’s, Camicissima, Blue Tokai, expanding its mix of global dining, casual fashion, and coffee culture.
“The mall’s curated brand mix respects the traditional shopping culture of Chandni Chowk while delivering the convenience of organized retail. This is helping us sustain steady footfall,” stated Jatin Goel, Executive Director, Omaxe Group.
The year 2025 has seen this strategy reinforced with the onboarding of brands like House of Surya, Palmonas, Twamev, and Khan Baba. From handcrafted ethnic wear to contemporary accessories, from regional cuisine to gourmet desserts, and from personal grooming to wellness services, these new entrants deepen the mall’s appeal across shopper segments.
In the first half of 2025, Vegas Mall in Dwarka has significantly expanded its offerings across fashion, lifestyle, and wellness. Ravinder Choudhary, Vice President at Vegas Mall, emphasised, “Our goal is to curate a lifestyle ecosystem where shopping, dining, and wellness seamlessly converge, creating a space that keeps visitors coming back.”
Recent brand additions underscore this strategy as notable newcomers include Bewakoof, which occupies 1,275 square feet, Libas with a 1,050 square feet space, AND at 1,022 square feet, Being Human covering 855 square feet, and Centre For Sight, a wellness outlet, at 360 square feet. These additions collectively enhance the mall’s appeal to fashion-forward and wellness-conscious shoppers.
“Today’s consumers expect more: they want convenience, experiences, and trusted brands all in one place. Over the last two years, we have worked to thoughtfully curate a strong mix of national and international names across categories, from jewellery and fashion to food and beverage (F&B), wellness, and entertainment. This strategy has helped us drive steady growth in footfall while strengthening our connection with the region’s well-travelled, quality-conscious shoppers,” noted Sarthak Gaur, Director, Gaurs Group.
Outlook For H2 2025
With the festive and wedding season coming up, these malls are preparing for stronger footfall and even more premium brand launches. The focus will remain on curating experiences that seamlessly blend shopping, dining, entertainment, and culture.
